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Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung HZ10W and Sigma Quattro H, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) come with different sensor sizes.

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The HZ10W was revealed 7 years before the Quattro H and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HZ10W matches up against the Quattro H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sigma Quattro H

 HZ10W Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung HZ10W

 Quattro H HZ10W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016May 2009Fresher by 82 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sigma Quattro H

 HZ10W Quattro H 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W has physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ10W against the Quattro H.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and Quattro H is 90 and 78 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and Quattro H.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ10W having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver more detail because of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography highlights
31
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
83
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
Sigma Quattro H Street photography features
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
70
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
71
megapixel count amazing (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography features
54
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
weather sealing
megapixel count amazing (45 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography information
35
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging info
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging info
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
26
features face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low ( pxls)
lack of mic port
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sigma Quattro H
 Samsung HZ10WSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung HZ10W Sigma sd Quattro H
Alternate name WB500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-05-14 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 45MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2432 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.9 1.4
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 -
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249g (0.55 lbs) -
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - BP-61
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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